About Us
Who We Are
Jerry’s Rock and Gem is a gigantic lapidary and rock/fossil hound supply store. We have a huge inventory, much more than what we could list on this site!
We got our start all the way back in 1954. We went by the name of Jerry’s Agate Shop by a machinist named Jerry Appleton. He was a rock lover seeking to supply his own hobby and supply other rockhounds.
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In 1962 Jerry’s home could no longer accommodate the growing business, and he moved it to our current location. Later in 1982 after two decades of business, Jerry retired and the business changed hands to a man named Tom. He was a traveling jeweler and fellow rockhound, so the business was left in good hands.
Tom transformed us from a rock shop into a rock shop, jewelry design/manufacture/repair store. That brings us to 1990 when Tom asked Glen (our current owner) if he would like to purchase the store. He didn’t finish asking before Glen said yes! Glen is a gem dealer and super hardcore rock/fossil hound. He saw an amazing opportunity to combine G.I.A. training with his love of gems/fossils/rocks, and runs the business to this day!
We can serve the entire nation, so if you’re a gem lover, rock hound, or fossil collector, we’re your go-to supply store! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone at (253) 859-0554 to discuss our products or with any questions!